WSA PacMan alesimula

Use this command to install WSA PacMan:

winget install --id=alesimula.wsa_pacman -e

WSA PacMan is a graphical user interface (GUI) package manager and installer designed specifically for the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA). It simplifies the process of managing Android applications on Windows by providing an intuitive interface for installing, upgrading, and downgrading .apk and .xapk files.

Key Features:

Package Management: Supports installation, upgrade, and downgrade operations for Android packages.
App Information Display: Shows detailed app information, including package name, icon, version, and permissions.
Android Settings Access: Includes a button to open Android settings and another to access "Manage Applications," enabling users to uninstall, disable apps, or modify permissions.
Customization Options: Allows users to configure settings such as autostart for WSA, language preferences, theme modes (System, Dark, Light), window transparency, and adaptive icon shapes.
Offline Status Troubleshooting: Provides guidance on resolving connectivity issues by enabling developer mode and USB debugging within WSA.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers, enthusiasts, and users managing Android applications on Windows. WSA PacMan streamlines package management, reduces manual effort, and offers a comprehensive view of app details, enhancing efficiency and user experience. It can be installed via winget for seamless integration into the Windows environment.

wsa_pacman

Installer

A GUI package manager and package installer for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA).

Currently provides a double-click GUI installer for .apk and .xapk files that shows app information (package, icon, version and permissions), allows normal installations as well as upgrades and downgrades.

The app additionally provides a button to open Android settings and one to open the "Manage Applications" Android settings page, from which you can uninstall or disable applications and grant or revoke permissions

Settings

Autostart WSA
- on/off
Android port
- Default: 58526
Language
- All options
Theme mode
- System
- Dark
- Light
Window transparency (mica)
- Full
- Partial
- Disabled
Adaptive icon shape
- Squircle
- Circle
- Rounded square
- Disabled

FAQ

Q: WSA PacMan is always showing the Offline status, why is that?

A: First things first make sure WSA is installed (duh); Open the 'Windows Subsystem for Android™ Settings' app, in the Developer tab and make sure the 'Developer mode' switch is enabled; inside manage developer settings, make sure the 'USB debugging' option is enabled.

Should all of the above fail, try following this procedure; make sure to check the 'always allow' option.

Q: Can I use WSA PacMan on older versions of Windows (eg. Windows 10)?

A: WSA PacMan depends on Windows Subsystem for Linux, which is only officially supported on Windows 11.

However, you may be able to install WSA on Windows 10 using this project by JimDude7404 and following the step-by-step guide on the GitHub page.

Q: Can i install the Play Store?

A: The play store is not officially supported on WSA, and at the moment it is only possible to install it using an unofficial WSA build. I recommend installing the instead, which is an unofficial Play Store client; but if you really want the Play Store and other Google apps, .

WSA PacMan alesimula

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wsa_pacman

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